We are recruiting for both permanent staff and fixed term contracts between 1st May to 30th September (we are still interested in hearing from you if you are only available for some of this period). Please make clear when you apply whether you are applying for a permanent or fixed term contract.

About Us:

Founded in 2001, Siyan Ltd is a Lighting Design and Rental company servicing concerts, tours, festivals and special events. Situated in High Wycombe in the foothills of the Chilterns, we supply events across the UK, Europe and beyond all year round. We have an extensive stock of fixtures, lighting desks, cable, rigging, dimming and distro, which you’ll be part of the team prepping, de-prepping and keeping in good working order.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do, so we’ll work with you to understand and achieve your career goals, helping you to develop your career within a fun and friendly environment.

About The Role:

We are looking for proactive and efficient people who would like to work in a busy but friendly environment. The role would involve work in the following areas:

Counting equipment onto and off jobs, packaging it neatly into flightcases for hires, or putting it back in the correct part of the warehouse when it comes back

Testing, cleaning and coiling cables

De-taping and cleaning truss

Painting truss and other metalwork as required

Assisting with loading and unloading of trucks

Carrying out stock checks and assisting with company stock control procedures

Our standard working hours are 9-5:30 (including a 30 minute paid lunch break), but due to the nature of the entertainment industry, some overtime will be required, including early starts, late finishes and occasional weekend working.

About You:

Essential:

Attention to detail and high standards of workmanship

Good level of written and verbal communication

Numerical skills (a large part of the job involves accurately counting items)

Ability to load and unload trucks and carry out other manual handling tasks safely

Flexible attitude to overtime as required, including some late nights, early mornings and weekends

Ability to work under pressure and meet critical deadlines

Ability to follow company H&S procedures and safe systems of work.

Desirable (but we can provide additional training in all these areas.):

Basic electrical knowledge

Counterbalance forklift license

Full UK driving license

Previous experience in the entertainment industry

Equal Opportunities:

Siyan is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to making an inclusive environment for all our employees and are happy to make any reasonable arrangements in order to help you apply for this role. If you need any assistance or for us to make any special provisions, e-mail us at info@siyan.co.uk

Thank you for taking the time to read about us and about the role. If you’re interested in finding out more about Siyan, please get in contact with us at info@siyan.co.uk or by calling 01494 532820. Anyone applying or interested in applying is welcome to come and visit us first in order to find out more about our company.

To apply please send a CV and a paragraph about why you think you’re the right person for the job to info@siyan.co.uk. We will try to reply to everyone, but if you haven’t been contacted within 14 days of your application then you have not been successful on this occasion.

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